Sep 12, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

M83 (aka Anthony Gonzalez) is releasing a new album, DSVII, on September 20 via Mute. Now he has shared its second single, "Lune De Fiel," via a video for the track that is also the second part of Extazus, which is a three-part short film inspired by the music of DSVII. More

Sep 12, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

This year Lucy Dacus is working on a singles series entitled 2019 where she will release seven songs in 2019, each timed to a different holiday. It'll be a mix of covers and originals. Now she has shared another installment, a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" in honor of his birthday (he turns 70 on September 23). More

Sep 12, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

R.E.M. have shared a previously unreleased song, "Fascinating," to benefit Bahamas hurricane relief efforts by Mercy Corps. The song was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas in 2004 for their Around the Sun album (released later that year), but it didn't make the cut. You can stream it here or you can download it from Bandcamp for a donation of $2.00 or more. More

Sep 12, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Angel Olsen is releasing a new album, All Mirrors, on October 4 via Jagjaguwar. Previously she shared a haunting black & white video for its title track, "All Mirrors," which was #1 on our Songs of the Week list. Now she has shared the album's epic second single, "Lark," also via a stunning video.  More

Sep 11, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston has died. The 58-year-old had a heart attack. More

Sep 11, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

1980s electro-pop icons Pet Shop Boys have shared a new song, "Dreamland," that's a collaboration with Years & Years (the band led by Olly Alexander). More

Sep 11, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Yesterday Weezer, Green Day, and Fall Out Boy announced they are all teaming up for THE HELLA MEGA TOUR, a joint tour next summer. They all shared new songs and Weezer and Green Day announced new albums. Last night Weezer stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform their new song "The End of the Game." More

Sep 11, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

The Hold Steady released a new album, Thrashing Thru the Passion, last month via Frenchkiss. Last night the band stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to perform the album's "Denver Haircut." More

Sep 11, 2019 By Dom Gourlay

This weekend, Under the Radar heads over to Copenhagen for the 25th birthday party of one of Denmark's most innovative record labels. Channelling the spirit of independence throughout its 25 years of existence, Crunchy Frog has provided a launch pad for some of Denmark's most internationally acclaimed musical exports. More